A vehicle stopped in front of Archer Hotel at Scotts Run in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
In Tysons, hotels have made progress on recovering from the blows dealt to the hospitality industry by the pandemic, but occupancy levels are leveling out instead of continuing to rise, the Tysons Community Alliance (TCA) shared in its most recent quarterly report.
Released last Wednesday (Dec. 17), the Q3 2025 market report found that the hotels in Fairfax County’s urban center were about 70% occupied, on average, from November 2024 through this past October — the same rate recorded over that time period a year earlier.
BP Service Station at 6201 Franconia Road (via Google Maps)
A gas station that has been serving Franconia for more than 50 years is due for an update, its owner says.
According to an application recently submitted to the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning, the Merrifield-based Petroleum Marketing Group (PMG) is looking to replace the existing BP Service Station at 6201 Franconia Road with a 4,650-square-foot convenience store and five fuel pumps (10 fueling positions) under a canopy.
Imagine stepping out of your door and being a brief, 0.3-mile walk from the McLean Metro Station. Indigo at McLean Station is redefining affordable Northern Virginia living, combining an unbeatable Tysons location with brand-new, high-end amenities.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Open House on Saturday, November 14th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, where you can explore everything our growing community has to offer.
Both Phases Now Open for Tours
This exclusive event gives you full access to tour both Phase I and Phase II of our stunning community. Whether you are looking to relocate immediately or planning your next move, we have layouts tailored to your timeline:
Phase I (Immediate Move-In Available): Move right into our modern homes designed for households qualifying under the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines.
Phase II (Now Leasable): Ready for immediate move-ins, select apartment homes in Phase II are now available to lease. This phase introduces studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom configurations across 50% to 70% AMI tiers.
Double the Amenities, Double the Community
With the introduction of Phase II, Indigo at McLean Station has dramatically expanded its resident perks. When you tour the community, you will experience a wealth of brand-new spaces designed to elevate your daily routine:
Upgraded Fitness & Relaxation: Enjoy full access to an additional, state-of-the-art fitness center and a second designer club room perfect for hosting friends.
Premium Work & Welcome Spaces: Experience our elegant, expansive new lobby and a fully equipped business center tailored for remote professionals.
Outdoor & Pet Luxuries: Pamper your four-legged family members at our brand-new, on-site pet spa (with no breed restrictions) and explore additional outdoor amenity spaces and walking trails.
Stack Your Savings
Attendees who submit an application during the event can unlock our exclusive, event-only leasing incentive. Receive an additional 1/2 month of rent free—applicable strictly to Phase I apartments. Best of all, this time-sensitive special stacks directly on top of our premier active promotion of Up to Two Months Free on Select Apartments!
Plan your visit to 1750 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA 22102 this November 14th. Browse Our Available Floor Plans, check real-time pricing, and review income qualification criteria on our website, or call our leasing team directly at (571) 786-5546. Can’t make the Open House? Schedule a Tour Today.
A Christmas tree stands in the central open space at Fairfax Corner (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
Va. Could Remove Allegedly Ineligible Voters — “The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a confidential draft agreement to more than a dozen states that would require election officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified during a federal review of their voter rolls … The states [acting voting section chief Eric] Neff identified are led by Republicans — Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia.” [Virginia Mercury]
Some N. Va. See Success as Kennedy Center Struggles — “Leaders of local groups say that it’s difficult to tell whether they’ve directly benefited from this year’s upheaval across the Potomac … But while Kennedy Center audiences have dwindled amid artists’ and theatergoers’ boycotts of the venue whose board elected Trump as chair in February, several Arlington organizations pulled off a strong year.” [ARLnow]
Virginia ICE Facility Over Capacity — “One of Virginia’s two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities is over capacity, while the other is getting very close, according to the most recent data from ICE and TRAC Immigration … As of Nov. 28, the Caroline Detention Center has surpassed its maximum capacity — and the Farmville Detention Center is less than two dozen detainees away from doing the same.” [WRIC]
Mutual Aid Groups Respond to ICE Detentions — “Throughout the commonwealth, a wave of mutual aid has come from community foundations, grassroots organizations and neighbors who quietly built their own support systems for families caught in detention and deportation proceedings.” [VPM News]
Reston Contractor Makes Big Acquisition — “CACI International Inc., one of Greater Washington’s largest federal IT contractors, is buying defense technology company ARKA Group LP for $2.6 billion cash in what would be the Reston company’s largest acquisition to date.” Connecticut-based ARKA’s fighter plane sensors would help CACI “expand its tech capabilities on existing and future contracts with the U.S. Space Force and other defense and national security agencies.” [Washington Business Journal]
License Plate Readers Used to Find Missing People — “Since the launch of the department’s expanded LPR program in November 2022, both Flock Safety and Axon Fleet 3 LPR technology have directly assisted in locating 50 missing persons across Fairfax County and the surrounding region.” The 50th person was located on Dec. 19 when they drove past a reader, alerting an officer at Route 50 and Galesbury Lane in Chantilly. [FCPD]
Library Hosts Free Signed Books Giveaway — Fairfax County Public Library is holding a drawing for 14 different free signed books. Through Jan. 16, patrons can enter by filling out a form and sharing how much money they’ve saved by checking out materials from their local library. Winners will be chosen on Jan. 20. [FCPL]
Publishing Pause for Holidays — FFXnow will be taking a break from publishing tomorrow (Wednesday) and on Christmas. Barring breaking news, we’ll be back with more reporting on Friday (Dec. 26). Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and to those who don’t, we hope you’re still able to enjoy some time to relax before the new year.
It’s Tuesday — Rain is possible, mostly before 9am, followed by cloudy skies that will gradually clear up to become mostly sunny. The high will be around 53 degrees. The chance of precipitation stands at 30%. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 39 degrees. [NWS]
Here is what’s going on Tuesday throughout the county, from our event calendar.
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🌤️ Tuesday’s forecast
Rain is likely before 8am, followed by cloudy skies that gradually clear up to become mostly sunny, reaching a high of around 52. A southward wind will blow at 7 to 10 mph, gusting up to 22 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 39, and a westward wind at 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA
Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.
Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Charybdis works to install generators for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project near Hampton Roads (via Dominion Energy)
The Trump administration on Monday suspended leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon.
A yard sign in Vienna expressing support for federal workers (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
The number of Fairfax County residents reported as unemployed spiked 24% year-over-year in September jobs data delayed by the federal government shutdown.
A total of 621,315 county residents were counted as employed in the civilian workforce, with 20,897 reported unemployed, according to figures reported Dec. 18 by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.
MetroWest Square condos under construction (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)
A new developer is getting involved in the MetroWest neighborhood near the Vienna Metro station, though it won’t affect the long-stalled town center portion of the project.
An affiliate of the Peterson Companies submitted a new plan to Fairfax County on Dec. 8 for the Oakton development’s “Building 18,” a proposed multifamily residential building with commercial uses that would include a child care facility.
Former South Lakes Seahawks wide receiver Zac Parker at a rookie camp for the Washington Commanders (via NFL, provided by Zac Parker)
A former professional football player is giving back to his hometown of Reston this Christmas.
Zac Parker, who played for the South Lakes Seahawks before graduating in 2013, has been collecting donated food, toys, clothes and other items that he plans to distribute tomorrow (Tuesday) to people in need, including kids and people experiencing homelessness.
Rendering of NextVision Golf Club in Merrifield (via NextVision Golf Club)
A business hoping to offer the feel of a traditional golf course inside a Merrifield storefront is hoping to open next year.
NextVision Golf Club, which will offer indoor golf simulators, coaching, a cafe and more, anticipates a “late spring 2026 opening,” owner Sean Oh told FFXnow.
